The Giants are going to the “opener” concept by using Vincent (.231 opponents’ batting average, 1.13 WHIP) to start the game. RHP Tyler Beede (0-1, 18.69 ERA) had been scheduled to start, so he might be the first Giant out of the bullpen.

WEDNESDAY, 3:45 p.m.

TBA vs. TBA

The Giants might call up one of their triple-A pitchers, while the Blue Jays are expected to activate the well-travelled RHP Edwin Jackson (2018: 6-3, 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP).

THREE STORYLINES

1. Will anyone score?

Two of the worst offences in MLB will be on display this week at the Giants’ home, now known as Oracle Park (its fourth name in 20 years). Both teams have decent pitching, but entering play Monday, the Giants’ run differential was -36, better than only Miami in the NL. The Blue Jays’ run differential was -34, better than only Detroit and Baltimore.

2. Mac is back

One of the quirks of Oracle Park is that it’s the only NL facility with the bullpens in play — the only AL parks with this feature are Oakland and Tampa Bay. Giants OF Mac Williamson wants the bullpens moved out of play. On April 24, 2018, he tripped over the bullpen mound, hit a wall, and suffered a concussion. It took him until May 7 of this year to get back to the majors.

3. Crowded at catcher

Veteran catcher Buster Posey is on the seven-day concussion list, but could be activated for the game Wednesday. While Posey is out, the Giants have been using Stephen Vogt (coming back from shoulder surgery last year) and 2002 Blue Jays draft pick Erik Kratz at catcher. Kratz had a tough first inning Sunday, allowing a Red to reach first base on catcher’s interference and second on a passed ball.

STACKING UP

(MLB rankings, yesterday’s games not included)

Toronto Stat San Francisco

141 (26th) Runs 157 (25th)

38 (T-25th) HR 38 (T-25th)

8 (29th) SB 12 (T-26th)

.219 (29th) Avg..223 (26th)

.284 (29th) OBP .285 (28th)

3.93 (10th) ERA 4.45 (19th)

1.28 (11th) WHIP 1.30 (13th)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

1B/PH Rowdy Tellez, Blue Jays

With the Blue Jays in an NL park for the first time this season, Tellez might be called on for a key pinch-hitting assignment.

OF Kevin Pillar, Giants

The former Blue Jay hit an RBI single on Sunday for what turned out to be the winning run as the Giants beat Cincinnati. He has 21 RBIs in 35 games for the Giants. On defence, he added to his highlight reel on May 4 in Cincinnati, hanging from the top of the outfield fence to make a catch.

DUENCH DECLARES

Still no word on whether Marcus Stroman’s mom was angry Sunday afternoon. She was pulled after only one pitch! As for Jays vs. Giants, both teams win one game.